View Poll Results: Hey spring owners, how far did you cut your bumpstops? See pics for reference
1 in front & 1 in back
25
17.86%
1 in front & 2 in back
5
3.57%
1 in front & 3 in back
0
0%
2 in front & 1 in back
6
4.29%
2 in front & 3 in back
2
1.43%
3 in front & 3 in back
1
0.71%
Beyond 3 in front or back
1
0.71%
Only trimmed the back
5
3.57%
Didn't trim the bumpstops
95
67.86%
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Hey spring owners, how far did you cut your bumpstops?? *Pics for comparision*
03-04-2004, 08:52 PM
#1
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Hey spring owners, how far did you cut your bumpstops?? *Pics for comparision*
Okay, take a look at the pics of the front and rear bump stops below and vote the amount that you trimmed your bumpstops! Please also mention what springs you're running and the amount you trimmed after voting. Thanks guys.
Front:
Back:
Front:
Back:
03-06-2004, 03:14 PM
#9
Originally Posted by housecor
Okay, take a look at the pics of the front and rear bump stops below and vote the amount that you trimmed your bumpstops! Please also mention what springs you're running and the amount you trimmed after voting. Thanks guys.
Front:
Back:
Front:
Back:
03-15-2004, 08:30 PM
#11
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I installed my H-tech and GR2s this past weekend. Teins recommended to cut the bump stops in the front and rear. What I did was take the bumpstop out of the dustboot. It was that little hard pale piece at the top of the dustboot. I cut an inch off the bottom of the bumpstop. There is no need to cut the dustboot and bumpstop together. That way the dustboot will still fit nicely up into the top hat.
However, i did not trim the rear because when i fully compressed the strut and springs, it did not hit the bumpstop at all.
However, i did not trim the rear because when i fully compressed the strut and springs, it did not hit the bumpstop at all.
03-16-2004, 06:42 AM
#12
Originally Posted by NT2SHBBY
Maxspeeds/GR-2's no trimming
I think the only springs needing trimming are the teins-which as we have found out aren't really "performance-oriented" springs
I think the only springs needing trimming are the teins-which as we have found out aren't really "performance-oriented" springs
Sorry, but I'm slightly confused by your post. What do you mean they aren't "performance oriented"...in what way?
08-26-2004, 06:37 PM
#13
Originally Posted by redstradic
I installed my H-tech and GR2s this past weekend. Teins recommended to cut the bump stops in the front and rear. What I did was take the bumpstop out of the dustboot. It was that little hard pale piece at the top of the dustboot. I cut an inch off the bottom of the bumpstop. There is no need to cut the dustboot and bumpstop together. That way the dustboot will still fit nicely up into the top hat.
However, i did not trim the rear because when i fully compressed the strut and springs, it did not hit the bumpstop at all.
However, i did not trim the rear because when i fully compressed the strut and springs, it did not hit the bumpstop at all.
08-27-2004, 09:23 AM
#18
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i cut the front at about halfway before the first increment ( i guess it's be about .5) and i didn't cut the backs at all. i have a very modest drop though(H&R's) so i probably didn't even have to cut them at all. It rides just fine
11-01-2004, 06:42 PM
#22
I bough tokico blue and actually it does not go by inches. its actually millemeters it looks about #1 for the front and in between 1,2 for the rear.
sorry but my mech did it with a micrometer. hope it helps................
sorry but my mech did it with a micrometer. hope it helps................
11-27-2004, 06:44 AM
#25
Who wants some trim?!
Housecor --
No offense, but I THINK this poll is stinted:
Since not EVERYONE that views this poll may be lowered or modified, they overwhleming answer of "DID NOT TRIM BUMPSTOPS" is problably not accurate.
This could be misleading.
The responses of course, do reflect the vast majority of dropped rides were, or Should be TRIMMED.
Just my 2 cents
For the record: I'm not sure if mine are trimmed, but I know they SHOULD be!
gr
No offense, but I THINK this poll is stinted:
Since not EVERYONE that views this poll may be lowered or modified, they overwhleming answer of "DID NOT TRIM BUMPSTOPS" is problably not accurate.
This could be misleading.
The responses of course, do reflect the vast majority of dropped rides were, or Should be TRIMMED.
Just my 2 cents
For the record: I'm not sure if mine are trimmed, but I know they SHOULD be!
gr
11-27-2004, 10:15 AM
#27
I had a friend of mine at the dealership do mine when he installed my Illuminas. He told me he cut all four in half. The only problem I have is when the suspension compresses when I hit a pothole or a road that is misaligned while going over a bridge. Kind of a nasty noise and the dash rattles when it happens. People tell me its just the bump stops and not to worry.
12-04-2004, 07:52 AM
#28
Get some trim
I finally got back to my installer to MAKE him trim my bumstops, since he didn't the on the original install as per my explciti instructions.
I'm on Progress and Illuminas, and the car was bottoming-out on EVERYTHING!!!!!
Mark me down for #1 fr / #2 rr.
What a HUGE difference! I think I would have gone 2/2 in retrospect, but still....trim your bumstops if you're lowering guys!
gr
***Special thanks to NJMAXSELTD for helping me out on the phone yesterday!!!*** You KNOW YOUR ****, Tom!
I'm on Progress and Illuminas, and the car was bottoming-out on EVERYTHING!!!!!
Mark me down for #1 fr / #2 rr.
What a HUGE difference! I think I would have gone 2/2 in retrospect, but still....trim your bumstops if you're lowering guys!
gr
***Special thanks to NJMAXSELTD for helping me out on the phone yesterday!!!*** You KNOW YOUR ****, Tom!
12-04-2004, 10:19 AM
#29
Originally Posted by irish44j
dba - have you ever bottomed out the bumpstops, especially if you had weight in the trunk and people inthe back seats?
12-07-2004, 09:05 PM
#30
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Originally Posted by housecor
Okay, take a look at the pics of the front and rear bump stops below and vote the amount that you trimmed your bumpstops! Please also mention what springs you're running and the amount you trimmed after voting. Thanks guys.
Wrong move as it iot made for very harsh, loud 'bangs' when the strut compressed all the way.
When I installed the H&Rs, I bought new, stock bump stops, installed them and the car is now perfect...the front struts do compress against the bump stops on big bumps but now it's a smooth take-up, not a harsh bang
Live and learn.......
12-07-2004, 09:17 PM
#31
Originally Posted by Galo
When I installed the H&Rs, I bought new, stock bump stops, installed them and the car is now perfect...the front struts do compress against the bump stops on big bumps but now it's a smooth take-up, not a harsh bang
12-16-2004, 07:07 AM
#35
The Voice of Reason
Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
I have Progress springs on and have not cut the bumpstops, despite what people are telling me.... I feel the same way you do... it rides fine even though I do have to be a little more careful with the front over certain bumps....
This is not inflamatory - and I don't want to start a war between myself and the guys who didn't trim.....but,
Please get back to me after about 10k miles, and THEN tell me how it feels.
I'm telling you guys -- trim them while you can, it gets unbearable!
gr
12-17-2004, 08:25 AM
#37
Originally Posted by 2K3MAX2NV
i have tokico blues coming and gunna buy progress springs where do the bumpstops come into play????
Start at page one. This is really THE best thread for that answer.
gr
12-17-2004, 09:36 AM
#38
Originally Posted by ghostrider17
Dude....you REALLY need to read b-4 asking that question, ESPECIALLY since the answer lies within this VERy thread.
Start at page one. This is really THE best thread for that answer.
gr
Start at page one. This is really THE best thread for that answer.
gr
Dude..the pics dont work and i READ THE THREAD and maybe i dont understand what a dust boot is and what it means when u say they need to be "cut" or not SO RELAX not everyone on here is as smart as you
12-17-2004, 03:55 PM
#39
Its pretty straightforward. When you go over larger bumps and rough road, the spring compress a lot depending on your setup. The dust boot covers the strut to protect it from dust...duh. So when you "bottom out", you end up hitting the boot, so you cut off part of it to compensate for that extra travel.
